Occupational Health Technician - North East And Scotland - £30K

Amber Mace; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in Occupational Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Technician to join its team in the UK. This full-time role involves conducting health surveillance and fitness assessments, delivering medicals, and driving mobile units. Candidates should have Occupational Health experience, a full UK driving license, and the ability to travel extensively. Enjoy a supportive culture with opportunities for training and career progression in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Extensive induction and ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Occupational Health is essential.
• Ability to travel extensively across the UK with regular overnight stays.
• Confidence in driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health surveillance activities.
• Complete audiometry and spirometry assessments.
• Perform skin checks and HAVS screening.

Skills

Occupational Health experience

Health surveillance assessments

Fitness for work assessments

Strong communication skills

IT systems competency

Full UK driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Electronic medical records

Job description

Occupational Health Technician

Region: North East and Scotland

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) + overtime opportunities

Hours: Full-time with regular travel and overnight stays

A leading name in Occupational Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Health Technician to join its expanding team, covering the North East and Scotland. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a dynamic organisation that champions employee support, personal development, and long term job satisfaction.

This organisation is recognised for its people first approach, fostering a culture of trust, respect and collaboration. Staff are empowered to excel through extensive induction, ongoing training and strong peer support. With a focus on quality over quantity, case management assessments are capped at six per day to maintain manageable workloads, safeguard wellbeing and ensure exceptional service delivery.

The successful candidate will join a committed team of professionals who are proud to work in an environment that values autonomy, expert decision making and meaningful career progression. With an inclusive culture, flexible working arrangements and nationwide clients, this is the ideal setting for someone seeking variety, stability and professional growth.

What the Role Involves

The Occupational Health Technician will be responsible for delivering first-class services to clients, either from mobile screening units, clinic settings, or suitable rooms on client sites. Duties include:

• Conducting health surveillance activities.
• Completing audiometry and spirometry assessments.
• Performing skin checks and Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) Tier 1 and 2 screening.
• Carrying out fitness for work medicals, including driver and working at height assessments.
• Undertaking drug and alcohol testing.
• Venepuncture.
• Providing wellbeing medicals and promoting health initiatives.
• Driving and operating a mobile screening unit across the UK and Ireland.

About You

The ideal applicant will be a confident, proactive and autonomous practitioner with a passion for delivering high-quality occupational health services. They will have:

• Previous Occupational Health experience, ideally including health surveillance and fitness for work assessments.
• The ability to travel extensively across the UK with regular overnight stays.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Confidence and/or willingness to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Competence in IT systems, including MS Office and electronic medical records.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Why Join This Organisation

A workplace that values people, promoting respect, trust and collaboration.

Extensive induction, ongoing training and professional development.

Clear opportunities for career progression, including internal promotions.

A supportive and diverse culture where staff feel empowered and appreciated.

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

The chance to tackle varied and meaningful work with national clients.

A rewarding career within a highly regarded Occupational Health team.

This is where a motivated individual can truly build a career, contributing to projects that create shared value in an increasingly complex world.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional Occupational Health services and want to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, this role offers an excellent next step.

For more information or to apply, please contact Helene at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)